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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,525

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $25,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,493

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $22,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,160 $49,950
Base Invoice $73,448 $46,454
Sunroof 1,200  
Convenience Package   500
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   2,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Sunroof, large   1,480
Sunroof 996  
Convenience Package   465
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   2,186
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 1,200 7,650
Options (change) 996 7,114
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $84,235 $58,525
Total Invoice $77,319 $54,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,800
Model Year20092017
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$84,235$58,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,235$56,405
Total Invoice$77,319$54,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,319$52,519

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092017
ModelSTSCLA
TrimSTS-VAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,180$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,974

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092017
ModelSTSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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